5 Things I learned from the French Open 1st Round...

As the 1st Round of the French finished, I found myself thinking that there are 5 things that everyone should have learned...

1- Getting much better.

The Tennis Channel and ESPN2's coverage of the French Open(and all the Slams) is getting much better. I think both stations have found a comfort zone and have a good cast of commentators. They are showing better matches, more live coverage, and more features.

2- Age is a number.

Kimiko Date-Krumm, a 39 year old, took out former #1 Dinara Safina. Even though I think it was a huge statement about Safina's awful attitude, lack of mental toughness, and the fact that she was a fraud at #1...I am still impressed by Date-Krumm. There aren't too many 39-year-old athletes that can play at the top of a sport.

3- Rafa #1

If Rafa wins the tournament and Fed loses before the Semifinals...Rafa is once again the World Number 1. Incredible considering Rafa's brutal injury struggles. The King of Clay definitely looks hungry to get that top spot back, and I think he will.

4- She Was Missed...

Justine Henin was missed at the French Open, and in tennis overall. She is a great personality and has one of the most beautiful games to watch. Women's tennis should thank Justine for giving us another player worth watching.

5- American Dirt.

America hasn't been exactly been tearing up the red clay, but they've been better. Isner, Roddick, Serena, Venus, Ginepri, and Fish are all big names that survived round 1.

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TT